Basic Tassel Making

with Morrison Polkinghorne

Tuesday, November 4, 6:00-9:00PM

Handcraft Studio School, 5885 Doyle Street, Emeryville, 510-332-6101

$85, limit 20 students

http://www.handcraftstudioschool.com/workshops/basic-tassel-making-113

http://www.morrisonpolkinghorne.com

“Very lateral thinking, these techniques can be applied in so many ways: from clever gift wrapping of boxes, to more traditional interior designs. We begin with simple thread, string and cords, learning how twist and fringe ends, leading to actual tassel making.  Usages are unlimited, from hanging one or a collection of  picture frames and tassel the ends; cleverly tie back curtains; creative tying of furniture. Stylists will discover new potential in their shoots, homemakers how to accessorize a home with a new-found flair, and even more specialised, interior decorators will learn how to specify bespoke trimming orders. The options are limitless, and the potential staggering.  Come learn from the expert!  You will leave the class with a decorative cord, chair tie and Holland blind tassel.

Textile designer Morrison Polkinghorne is impassioned by 18th century French-style fine tassels and trims, ornamental ropes and bullion fringe. Since 1991, his company Passementeries has created bespoke designs for discerning clients, and heirloom restorations for National Trust and heritage homes. Each item leaving Morrison’s workshop shows the same exquisite attention to detail – a precision demonstrated only in hand-crafted work by skilled artisans. Morrison is equally at home amongst the weavers of Southeast Asia, from where he sources fabrics for his export business, as well as for his personal collection. A long time resident of Sydney Australia, Morrison recently relocated to Battambang Cambodia, renowned for its French colonial architectural.”